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200 Escudos José de Anchieta
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 21.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 21.1 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Portrait facing left, wearing a cloak. Holding down a book in left hand, right hand raised holding a quill pen
Script: Latin
Lettering:
B.to JOSÉ DE ANCHIETA
1534·1597
APOSTOLO DO BRASIL
Engraver: Eloísa Byrne
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The José de Anchieta coin was issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of José de Anchieta, a Spanish Jesuit priest who played a significant role in the colonization of Brazil. He was a missionary, explorer, and writer who worked tirelessly to convert the indigenous population to Christianity. The coin's design features an image of Anchieta on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 INCM | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (José de Anchieta) 1997 coin.
